Prevention Works News – Dec. 2016

New Informational Tools

The Arkansas State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (AR-SEOW) recently posted new resources on the Prevention Works website. Informational tools created through AR-SEOW highlight substance use data. All tools are available for download from the website, or you can request printed versions for free through the website or by contacting us.

Upcoming Events

National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month
The holiday season is filled with traveling, shopping, parties, school plays, cooking and spending time with extended family. That’s all stacked on top of the everyday work/life stress. It isn’t surprising that many people become overwhelmed with tension and anxiety. That’s why December has been named the National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month. Check out this article from a federal employee work resource for some useful coping tips.

Top 5 Reasons to Quit Smoking

Your skin will look healthier, you will look more youthful, and your teeth and fingernails will not be stained

You will be less likely to catch colds or the flu, and will be able to recover quicker if you do get sick

You will have more money to spend

Your chances of having cancer, heart attacks, heart disease, stroke, cataracts and other diseases will go down

You will protect your friends and family from the dangers of secondhand smoke

Did you know?

Arkansas has the third highest adult smoking rate behind Kentucky and West Virginia.

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